Dickson KT6P1 - Troubleshooting

Dickson KT6P Manual V3
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Why isn't the chart keeping time or running slow?
Why isn't the chart keeping time or running slow?Why isn't the chart keeping time or running slow?
Why isn't the chart keeping time or running slow?
• The chart may be hung up or restricted, possibly caused by a rip on the outer
edge of the chart or the chart hub, or the chart may be caught between the arm
and pen(s) arm platform.
• Incorrect chart installed for the selected chart speed.
Why did the chart stop turn
Why did the chart stop turnWhy did the chart stop turn
Why did the chart stop turning?
ing?ing?
ing?
• Chart hung up or restricted, (ripped chart)
• Unit may be "locked up", this can be confirmed by pressing any of the buttons on
the keypad, if the unit is locked up there will be no response to button presses
and the Chart Recorder may appear to be working, but the readings won't
change, also the chart will not rotate. Remove power and battery, and then re-
power.
Why don't the display and chart match?
Why don't the display and chart match?Why don't the display and chart match?
Why don't the display and chart match?
• Dip switches set for a specific range, but using chart for another range, or vice
versa.
• Pen(s) not inserted on pen arm(s) all the way
• To adjust pen(s) to match chart see “Pen Home Adjust” in the “Need to Know”
section of this manual.
Why does the display read PROB?
Why does the display read PROB?Why does the display read PROB?
Why does the display read PROB?
• Check the sensor pod and KTC probe(s). Make sure it is properly plugged into
the unit.
• Is the unit locked up? This can be confirmed by pressing any of the buttons on
the keypad, if the unit is locked up there will be no response to button presses
and the unit may appear to be working, but the readings won't change, also the
chart will not rotate. Remove power and battery, and then re-power.
Why does calibration seem to be off?
Why does calibration seem to be off?Why does calibration seem to be off?
Why does calibration seem to be off?
• What is the tolerance of the unit it's being compared to?
• It's ok if the unit is within the sum of the two tolerances.
• Has an outside calibration house attempted calibration? It may not have been
adjusted properly.
• Walk through calibration adjustment, found in the manual
Why won't the battery back
Why won't the battery backWhy won't the battery back
Why won't the battery back-
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-up work?
up work?up work?
up work?
• Are there good batteries in the Chart Recorder?
• Keep in mind that battery backup varies significantly depending on temperature,
pen movement and chart rotation speed.